Any guess how many links I will need?

[paulkx5]

I have a 346xp which I absolutely love for the small stuff, but need something to pull a 24" bar. Not currently able to pop for a 441, 2171, or a 7900 I decided to find a cheap bar for my old Pro Mac 60.

Long story short, I found a really cheap ($10 new) 30" bar for it. I realize this is probably more bar than ideal power wise, but the price was right. I will take it to the local dealer to get a loop made up as soon as it arrives, but I am wondering if anyone has an idea as to how many links it will take. I will be running 3/8 .63 full chisel, and the sprocket is a 7 tooth if I remember correctly (could be an 8).

I would also appreciate any input as far as whether to run semi skip or full skip.

 

[computeruser]

When in doubt, I'd carry the bar and saw to the store and figure out exactly how many links it wants that way.

I'd probably go with skip at that length.

 

[Cut4fun]

I decided to find a cheap bar for my old Pro Mac 60.
30" bar for it. I realize this is probably more bar than ideal power wise, but the price was right. running 3/8 .63 full chisel, and the sprocket is a 7 tooth if I remember correctly (could be an 8).

JMO stick with the 7T pin and run skip.
Just a wild azz guess, 96 DL maybe.
Added wrong first try, I figured 4 links for every 2" added.

 

[HiOctane]

AT 28 ",you need 92 links,so at 30" you will need probably 2-3 links more.

 

[brushswamper]

chain

:greenchainsaw: :greenchainsaw: contact baileys that sponsors forums on this site . my chainsaw charts say it might be closer to 98 drivers

 

[paulkx5]

Thanks for the info / advice. The bar is a factory one from Mac if that makes any difference. Any information on the saw itself would be welcome as well. I have found some info here; http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.nsf/ed1d619968136da688256af40002b8f7/ab2c4eb6cab868aa88256c2e0075f710?OpenDocument
but would love to learn more about it.

 

[PWB]

Got a 30" Oregon Power Match Plus on my 084, takes 98 dl with an 8 tooth.